Watershed Council Executive Director
The Powder Basin Watershed Council (PBWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose Mission is to “Facilitate community-supported restoration and maintenance of the streams, rivers and lakes in our watersheds.” The Council advocates for quality watershed management among landowners in Baker, southern Union, and northern Malheur Counties by promoting a holistic approach engaging a diverse group […]
OR Range & Wildlife Biologist II or III- Baker City
Overview: This position has been established through a partnership between Pheasants Forever and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) – Oregon. This position is located in the Baker City USDA field office and provides conservation services for wildlife conservation in surrounding counties. Depending upon experience, skills, and abilities the incumbent may be selected for Range […]
Forestry Technician (Lookout) (Fire) GS 4
Duties Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Determines map location of fires with reference to known landmarks. Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone. Continues to observe the area and reports significant […]
Forestry Technician (Lookout) (Fire) GS 5
Duties Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Plots location of fires using specialized equipment. Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio. Continues to observe the area and reports […]
Forestry Technician (Fuels) (Fire) GS 4
Duties Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps. Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, […]
Forestry Technician (Fuels) (Fire) GS 5
Duties Collects and compiles resource data for long and medium range planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program. Executes fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals, and hazard reduction plans for slash creating projects or contracts. Records fuel treatment activity records for required reports and final project completion. Works with timber […]
Rangeland Management Specialist
Duties Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position’s supervisor. As […]